Colt Python First Shots: The Greatest Revolver Ever Made?
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- Classic looks, modern features. Meet the new Colt Python.
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They're all over YT. But *ESPECIALLY* the gun channels, for some reason... Hmmmmmm...
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Sooo tired of these clowns. They’re everywhere.
$#!T I didn't win a new car ........
If you see them report them
Great video Chris, I've got a 3inch King Cobra from 3019 , it's a great carry gun and it's a surprising good shooter, it's no Python but it's a good all purpose revolver
My grandfather was a serious gun collector and he bought 2 Colt Pythons back in the early 60's... a 4 inch that went straight into his safe only being pulled out periodically so he could oil and clean it and a 6 inch that he shot all the time. I inherited both of them and I couldn't bring myself to shoot the 4 inch model so I bought a new 4 inch to shoot and I still have an early 60's model Python that's in perfect shape and never been fired... The 6 inch model was the very 1st handgun I ever shot and was what really got me into guns at a pretty young age.
you are a lucky man
I hope you able to pass them on to a son, daughter, nephew or niece.
I bet he was a great man
Revolvers are very Zen. The mechanics are basic and consistent. Loading one is like shoveling snow. The body can just do what it needs to and the mind is free to wander. Great review!
I feel the same about da/sa pistols
@@isaacmendes1256 Love my P226! 👍
@@markp6062 P226 is the best full size pistol 🤘
I work with some guys like that " mind wanderers " or pre zombie
Agreed. I, like most people, mostly shoot higher capacity semiautos but there is something magical about slowing down and shooting my S&W 686 6” .357mag.
I still have my 1971 4" blued Python, I bought it at the PX at MCAS Santa Ana Ca my last day in the Marine Corps, June 17th, 1971. Price brand new was $179.00.
I wish they would make a blued version with that ocean-deep bluing they had back in the day. Just beautiful.
Give it a year or two.
It was polished with walrus skin
Don't say that!!!! Then I'll have to go buy another one!
Wait...what the hell am I saying??
You heard the man, colt!!! Get your asses moving! I got money to spend damn it!
The blued version was what I wanted when I bought mine. How sad was I to hear that they weren't making them yet...
Own a 1980 8" blued.( ssshh...love it as much as the wife)...hate shooting it ...want a new one.🤔
Unless it is done outside of the us somewhere, that deep deep blue bluing is gone forever. The chemicals involved are toxic to the environment and human reproduction, and have been banned for use in the USA and most other countries.
No jams, no accidental discharge.Revolving is the purest of shooting
My personal favorite. Good to see you enjoying it. Mine was made in 1974. 6” Royal blue.
th-cam.com/video/e9GOrxFJe6A/w-d-xo.html
TJ Hooker using a 6" Royal Blue...
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1974 as well. Saw " Magnum Force " in 1973. When I turned 18 in 1974 the gun store was my first errand of the day.
The new Python is awesome, but its one weakness is the rear sight. The windage shift you are seeing is most likely isn't you but due to the windage slipping. To adjust, the microscopic windage set screw (which is near impossible to replace, so don't lose it) has to be released before you can change the windage, then you have to lock it back down. Be sure to use PURPLE (not blue - it's too strong) Loctite on the windage set screw to keep it in place or it will wiggle out and be gone. Wilson Combat just released a new replacement rear sight that hopefully addresses the biggest flaw in this otherwise phenominal revolver.
Wilson Combat got the fix for it!
Yes, no less than Bill Wilson, Ken Hackathorn and Massad Ayoob all said the worst thing about the Python was the rear sight.
@@GeorgeSemel yes I mentioned that in my comment
This is disappointing considering the cost of a Python.
@@tjvohs1 it is BUT I’d still buy it again - it shoots laser beams when the sights are on and it makes 357 Magnum feel like 9mm bunny loads
It’s an awesome shooter
I have a 1981 Python Blue 6" and it is the sweetest trigger I own on any of my Revolvers.
Action like butter, grip is fantastic and weight mitigates most the recoil. The old one is special and the new one is perfect.
The Python holds its value
Agreed 100%
I appreciate the honest video and not making excuses for your shooting. Some days a guy is just off.
You still hit your steel at 75 yards. Most people couldn't hit at half that.
I want one for the following reasons: 1. They look COOL! 2. Rick Grimes had one. 3. It's a COLT. 4. It's a PYTHON. 5. Colt makes it. 6. Original Pythons are out of reach cost-wise. 7, It just looks so freakin' COOL!
As you noticed, the Python was made to be fired with one hand. In 1955, most people were using a 38 Special revolver for the National Match course. The Python was meant to be a deluxe target revolver. The original had a tapered bore in the specially made barrel. Lead bullets as used in wadcutter form are very accurate.
I bought a six inch blued Python in 1975 for $250.00. Used it for many years. with no problems. I was advised by my gunsmith to mostly use the single action. Using a Handloaded gas checked 158 gr cast bullet at 1000 fps, I learned to plink soda cans at 100 yards. Great fun.
Great video. The Python takes a bit of getting used to. Once you learn it, you will like it. Concerning loading, get belt loops. Load two at a time, old school. You can get very fast at it.
Thank you Mr.Honest Outlaw. The best French revolver ever is the Manurhin MR73, made for the GIGN ! 😆👍
Ya, that revolver is the best in the world and makes the python look like a poor man’s gun
@@blueboltgaming52 but the best country in the World for guns owners is USA, not mine 🥺
@@m.r7168 True, not the best for gun owners but, the MR73 is so good I can forgive that it comes from France and it helps that the GIGN used it
I would like to try the German “Spohr” revolver. I have heard the trigger is amazing.
@@m.r7168 Switzerland and Czech republic is much better than the majority of US states when it comes to guns.
I carried a S&W 686 for 13 years behind the badge. I didn't care for the feel of the Python (Dumbo me.)
I now have a 6" GP 100 that is wonderful.
The M73 is my dream revolver though.
I had a 2021 4” Python, but sold it to buy a 3” model. I only own pistols that I can carry. WC just dropped replacement front and rear sights yesterday. 👍👍👍👍
Agreed. I mean it is nice to have full-size models, but they just collect dust over time.
@@OceansBane The 4.25” was the last of too many full size revolvers I’ve sold over the past year. I do have a 5” Ruger New Vaquero, but that’s my wife’s.
The old Colt Pythons would get timing issues if you shot them alot, that is why I believe they changed the trigger linkage.
Two big changes, the cylinder stop is now trigger actuated like s&w instead of being tied to the rebound lever on the old python. The other change was they removed the hammer rebound and hammer block system and went to a transfer bar system similar to the Mark III Colt's.
Interesting this is the first I've heard anyone say the New Double Action is worse than an original.
I've handled several dozen originals and nearly a dozen of the new one 2020 ones. The DA is very close on every example I've tried. But the Single action is definitely heavier on the new ones.
You caint afford the ammo to shoot one enough to shoot it out of time. Stop spreading misinformation
My Ruger GP100 7 shot .357Mag with a 6" barrel is my favor gun (of a measly 5 pistols), especially doing single action. So accurate. I haven't had a chance to shoot a Python but no doubt I would love it.
An SP101 is definitely on my wish list.
I also have a 7 shot GP100 and love it. I owned 2 Pythons and take my word for it, the GP100 is twice the revolver. I sold both my Pythons, a 1977 and a 1980 vintage. Never going back.
I absolutely love my GP100. So accurate and fun to shoot.
Stick with the Ruger a much better built Revolver that will last for generations, Ruger has exceptional customer service.if you don’t think the trigger is refined enough you can tune the action yourself for less than fifty bucks and about 2-4 hours of your time if you have any mechanical ability at all
Picked up a 4.25 inch one about a week ago, love the look and feel of it
It's hard to decide between the 6" and 4.25"
@@MrSmith-zy2bp what I can't decide on is 357 vs 44 mag.
@hey there 44 mag vs 357 mag 🤔... think you have to get one of each of those, but getting into 357 mag first is how I'm going about it.
I have a 1972 Python I've owned since I bought it in '73, in that glorious "Royal Blue" finish. I wish Colt would make the new model in that finish, I'd buy one immediately. And, sadly, the Python was a legend long before the Walking Dead, yet that's always the first thing people mention, lol. Great review! Get a set of the rubber combat grips, they work wonders
The real sad thing is they've tried to match the old bluing finish and they cannot.Thats why your not seeing it...yet
Don't talk about that shitshow the walking deaths, the most boring serie for 10 years old kids.
A friend of mine had a Python from 1986 6", mfkr sold it for something like 500$ to buy c0-ke. He sold his Manhurin 73, military Sig 550, all his guns just to smoke the white p0wder.
In Switzerland, pythons from the 70's or 80's cost 2000$ used.
Manhurins are 1000$ used.
+1 in Pachmayr grips. Wrap around grips, not the individual scales. My fathers Astra .357 target had the wood grips with exposed front and back strap. It slid around in my hand until I got the Pachmayr gripper grips. Now it is a tack driver.
I have the same in a 4 inch made the same year ..my favorite bar none..😎🇺🇸
Funny you mentioned that revolvers are fun to load: I just took some people shooting for their first time and one gal couldn't get enough of a .22 single action revolver I brought out. She said knocking the spent cases out, one by one, was her favorite part! As long as she had fun, I guess.
Its funny what one person describes as the fun part , from the next. Good that you are helping get people shooting !
The new sights from WilsonCombat are probably the way to go with these next gen Colts.
Glad to see a revolver video. My wife has a ruger 4" 357 she is awesome with it. Ruger is my favorite. Carry my 44 mag in the woods all the time.
Love my Super Red Hawk
Man, I have to admit, I appreciate you struggling to shoot it accurately at the beginning. It was nice to see you walk through the problem little by little so we could see you figure out what you were doing wrong and eliminate them one by one.
I'm so glad they figured these out. I wanted one bad in '20, then I was disappointed they were having so many problems. Thanks for the review and update!
I owned two Pythons back in the 80’s, the 6” and 8” barrel versions. Absolutely beautiful guns, incredible quality. The Rolls Royce of revolvers.
Definitely a beautiful handgun, that can’t be denied.
Still waiting on mine from my dealer. Can't wait!
I noticed that with my new python too with the back steel on the grip, it got slippery, I put 2 tiny pieces of “grip tape” of the back and that helped a little. Still a beautiful gun, I love it
My first time shooting a revolver made me think maybe I suck at life. Missed every shot, but later on I started shooting like you and Rick did and it worked out.
Who’s Rick?
@@Us3r739 Rick Grimes
@@trevthekidd Rick Grimes?? Got something you wanna tell me?
@@Us3r739 walking dead character with a python. Cool guy.
@@trevthekidd Lmao it’s a quote from Daryl😂
I really love your sound management in your videos. And that is on top of the fact your videos are usually pretty great.
I have a 1972 357 6 in and it's super fun to shoot and looks great. And now i have 357 Henry lever action to go with it.
Okay Mister Honest - at 15 yards, you're shooting that Python just like I would! LOL. Thanks for leaving those shots in and publishing this video. It makes me realize that, even super fancy-pants TH-cam stars with millions of subscribers can have an off day - just like me! 😉
Honestly, I'm so relieved to see you shooting revolvers so much less accurate than other guns as I shoot kinda terrible with them. But I still love them and will collect more.
Years ago, the Colt revolvers were always noted for their superior light single action pull used for Bullseye competitions. However for PPC Police Combat competitions the S&W line of revolvers had a superior Double Action trigger. The Colts D/A trigger even the (Python) had a "stacking" D/A pull which increased resistance up until the end of the pull just before the hammer fell. This increase in trigger pressure, would result in more movement distubing sight alignment. Where as the S&W revolvers had a smooth pull with the same pressure all the way to completion of the stroke.
Yup.
Old Pythons had timing problems. Didn't take much to mess them up. The new models don't seem to be prone to that. Hand fitting wasn't exclusive to Colt. But one thing can't be criticized. It's really nice looking.
My dad has had one since I was a kid we shot it quite a bit back then never had a problem with that gun but we did have 2 Smith's go out of time I remember how mad he was.
I have one from the mid-1980s and have shot about 9,000 rounds through it. No timing problem.
There haven’t been enough of them with enough shots put down range to understand how reliable or not these revolvers are not. That will take a couple more years.
@@FirstLast-gv1zl wrote "when you looked at the line at any PPC competition in its heyday, 95%+ were S&Ws." That is because the S&W was significantly cheaper, and many competitors wanted an action job done. Your local gunsmith cannot do an action job on a Python without screwing up the timing. Indeed, all the good gunsmiths in my area refused to do an action job on a Python, for that reason (yes, you could find a butcher who would do it, but that never ended well). As for "milking" the trigger to the point where the timing locks -- that is all a matter of how you train. I used a Python for years in PPC, and was taught to use a full steady smooth pull all the way rather than to milk the trigger. Shot great with it. Oh, and I suppose the Pythons were so inaccurate that is why many PPC shooters put the Python barrel on a S&W frame to make the Smython?
So the old python (Rick's version) would be a terrible weapon for a survival scenario?? 😁
I always loved the s&w 686 myself but nice revolver are always great shooters. 😊
I have the S&W 586, 6 inch blued. Love it!! Revolvers are fun
I have the seven shot 686 Plus 357 magnum. Absolutely love it. I would never choose the python over it. But the python is a nice gun to have in your safe. If I had it I would never use it.
Pre Clinton S&W blows away these new Colts.
@@colt45peacemaker colts aren't even American anymore. They are owned by cz.
Smith were better than any Python ever was.
Try the French Special Police Revolver, The Manurhin MR73, Beretta is importing them to the USA now.
I love the old python the triggers like butter it's beautiful I don't don't even want to shoot its cold blue steel
For more "recent" generations, the walking dead is the show that made the Colt Python an icon. For those of us that were born in the (late) 1960s, "TJ Hooker" starring William Shatner (yep, that one...) is show that made the python an icon.
And whats funny is it might actually be an anaconda because i recall rick referring to it as a .44 magnum in one episode
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There aren't many TJ Hooker clips on TH-cam (probably for the best)... But that one gives you a sample of the cheesiness and mentions the caliber...
Magnum Force, the 4 rookie motorcycle cops
@Troy Spurling Yep, the 4" blued Python in Magnum Force is a member of the cast in that movie.
Got mine two years ago. Perfection. Love it. Smooth as silk to shoot. I have many handguns, and every time I go to the range, the Python is the only one everyone wants to see
I used to do competitive shooting with a Ruger Blackhawk .357 and while the wood grips made it look amazing, they certainly made it a lot harder for accurate shots.
Staying with family in Camp point Illinois this last week and made a trip to Brownells for the first time yesterday. Love Iowa!!! Grassley Works !!!
As an owner of an "old" classic 4" python, I love these guns! I am revolver fan so I enjoyed the review!
Got one from the Mrs. last year for our 25th. It's a ton of fun. Now I need to check for the 'L' to make sure I got a newer 'fixed' version. Great review!
Mastering the double action trigger pull has added benefits for trigger control on all your autos as well. Lucky Gunner has an excellent video on the benefits.
I had a Python and a Diamondback back in the 80's they were the Rolls Royce of wheely guns back then, glad to see they are making good again, ps I'm from the UK and yes back then we could have such things
The short banter( idk if i used that word right) is great i can tell yall have a good and healthy relationship
Grew up being told that my father’s first duty gun when he started as an LEO in the 70s was a Colt Python. Was also told that he still had it and it was in pristine condition. When I finally got to check and verify it was a Smith 66. Had labored under the impression that a seventies era Python was going to be mine. Was more than a little disappointed.
Hardly weird to want a piece of family history, particularly since I didn’t really know him and we served on the same department. Not nearly as weird as being a grown man and using a cartoon avatar, fake name and commenting specious shit, you impotent fuck
The 70s Smith 66 is still a very nice revolver though.
@@Evan-hs4vd Absolutely.
@@coach- More assumptions on your end. Chances are that I’m better education than you. But yes, grown men using cartoon avatars is weird. Randy what?
@@coach- Literally everything that you just said above was loaded w assumptions, from my views on education being commensurate with intelligence or wealth or superiority to the fact that I use my actual name on TH-cam to gain social media followers. All assumptions. Ditto for assuming that my father is dead etc.
Interesting presentation thank you for your time posting this.
New Python looks beautiful. Thanks for showing it.
My father has a royal blue python pre 73 and I used to hunt with it, I'm now in my 30s and I just got a new 2022 python and I haven't picked it up yet and I'm excited to compare them. Your review makes me excited to shoot it.
I wanted an original Python but they were so expensive. When Colt released the 2020 Python for $1,500 MSRP, I was pretty excited. But then the reviews came out and there were some unfortunate QC issues with these pistols. Also, it was impossible to find one under $2,000.
Hopefully things are worked out now because I’d still like one. Would go nicely with my 1988 King Cobra
If you haven't looked in a while, they can be found for less than MSRP these days via searching gun dot deals or wikiarms. I haven't heard of many issues since the early guns apart from the rear sight.
I have 700 rounds through mine and it’s great. Only issue is the rear sight drifts, but I just ordered the Wilson Combat sights for it. The Wilson sights should fix any issues.
the 686+ is a better revolver at this point than the python
I’m seeing the 3” and 4.25” in shops for $1,500 and the 6” is still $2,000
True, but the Python is prettier outta the box.
Love to have one! My 686 is just fine for me though for the price
The ORIGINAL PYTHON (blued) is GORGEOUS. Years ago I wanted one but even years ago (20-30 years) they were EXPENSIVE, so I gave up that idea. About 7-8 years ago (time seems to get away from me, I turned 70) 😯😞😮💨, I was VERY FORTUNATE to get a Colt Pre-Python for $625. It looks like a old Colt Trooper. It's called a Colt 3-5-7 (yes 357 magnum) but its Colt's FIRST 357 BEFORE the Python. They made it from 1953-1961, only 15,000 produced between 4"-6" barrel. Mine is a 6" and made in 1955. The FIRST time I shot it was 25' at a 1" red dot with Blazer Brass 125gr FMJ at my favorite indoor range. Two handed with that ammo I put 3shots across the dot, one 1/2" high right other 3/4" low to the left which I thought was PRETTY GOOD for the first time shooting it. But then I crouched down to use the shelf where you put your stuff while shooting to help steady my shots (certainly not quite bench resting) I made ONE HOLE, ACTUALLY LOOKED LIKE ONLY 3 SHOTS NOT 5. I said this is a KEEPER. I wish you could shoot this pistol, you would LOVE the double and single action. I think you would agree that the action is BUTTERY SMOOTH, not like any other pistol. "FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS". I was VERY FORTUNATE to SEE and HEAR him at the 2000 NRA CONVENTION in Charlotte, NC. I was in the 3rd row and got within a couple of feet from Col. Oliver North which was COOL I thought. I don't know where are which is cool and I seriously think I will go anywhere where near where you live but I'm CURIOUS what you think about my COLT 3-5-7. 🤔🤗😁👍. I ENJOY ALL YOUR VIDEOS BECAUSE I'M IMPRESSED WITH YOUR SHOOTING SKILLS. I've not had ANY FORMAL TRAINING, just picked up shooting a 9mm Luger when I was 12. It belonged to my older brother 16years old in 1964. You could buy one for $100 then, shot his $40 P38. 🤗😁👍. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DUDE 👍
Hey, your spotter took a break after your first set.
Lol. I'll have to let my wife see this.
Enjoyed it.
Thx
Great review, I have a pair of the new Pythons in 4.25" and 6" they are pretty darn awesome. I own a number of .357 hand guns, Ruger, S&W, Dan Wesson, and Colt. I have fired my dad's mid 1970's Pythons on numerous occasions. As far as favorite revolvers go mine are my 617 S&W bought it in 1988, 627 went through the custom shop, and my 625 also a custom shop job. First time viewer and new subscriber.
Are you married? Lol jk love to see ladies loving guns.
Oh boy, this is exciting. While I don't own a Python (yet) my new King Cobra has been excellent, and that trigger is like smooth glass.
Love my King Cobra. Not really sure what's the difference between the two.
Thank God for CZ. Colt lives on.
I read an interview where Andrew Lincoln was talking about the Colt Python and how he loved it so much he bought one, and he kinda got into revolvers because of it. It's been years since I read that but he was definitely singing the Python's praises.
Love my new Python! Tried it and the S&W 686 out and the Colt trigger just felt better than the S&W... shot both and both are amazing but the wife preferred the Python over S&W so we got the snake 🐍... as always it comes down to how it feels and how you feel using the gun and we couldn't be happier.
Have one made in 1957, thousands of rounds through it,and so far so good,no timing issues,and operation is like hot butter on glass- that new rear sight is appreciated kind of a sewer pickle, pop on a Wilson and should be fine
Thank you so much for advocating for HOPE
Are u in my head man? Today I was thinking "man I would really like a Colt python..." Come to see you released this video 6 hours ago. Wow. Now that's what I call service.
I have several Pythons from the 70's. They are wonderful revolvers with an action that is honed to an almost glass like finish. Problem is that makes them prone to breaking and break they do.
I wouldn't trade mine for anything but I did buy one of the new Pythons and they're not even close to the original version. A friend wanted it so I sold it to him.
Great video on an iconic revolver.
....must have been like selling your 1st born.
...just re read,you sold the new one.
Thanks for doing this video. I want a Python but I'm waiting for the blued version with a 6 inch barrel. So Come On, Colt! Us Starsky & Hutch fans want our blued Colt Python!
I have an original 6-in stainless python I paid $400 for about 40 years ago. It was used but still under warranty. I sent it back to Colt twice to be re-timed. The python uses the hand to hold against the bolt to keep the cylinder still during firing. This is okay for 38 Special but a steady diet of 357 will result in it shaving lead in a few thousand rounds. Since the warranty expired I only shoot 38 Special with this revolver.
By the way the back strap on The Originals was not smooth. They had Groove running from the top to the bottom. That being said mine wears Pachmeyer grippers. They are a big improvement over the original stocks.
Inherited a 4" blued Python from my dad which he carried when he was LE, made back in the sixties and shoots awesome to this day.
Revolvers are just simply beautiful.
These things are ridiculously popular since that show debuted. I’ve heard stories of guys picking the originals up for $300ish back in the day.
I have one of the older ones with the nickel finish instead of the stainless. Just an awesome gun
New ones better, but the old one looks good too, no doubt.
The 1st time I ever held the colt Python was back in 1980. My then F.I.L. allowed me to shoot his prized revolver and I felt very honored to fire a full wheel of standard .357 mag rounds! In 1990 I bought my 1st "snake" model on the form of the king cobra 6" S.S. .357 mag. I bought my 1st Python back in 1992 and still own both.
I’ve been a fan of the classic Python since the 80’s.
While I Do have modern firearms…I still have several Revolvers
and several Classic Pythons. (Cant beat the smoothness and hand fit quality)
No knock on the new ones, they’re still awesome revolvers.👍
Snake guns are awesome 👍. Really cool you're into them. I have a 686 plus 4 inch deluxe 357 it's a beast and shoots very accurate.
I was thinking about one of these. Perhaps I’ll wait a bit longer. Thank you for the video
As always, I dig your feedback. Not only for new shooters, but firearm enthusiasts alike. You always say whats on your mind, and I can relate to that. Best wishes on the upcoming holiday season
All of us who frequent your channel know that if your not consistently ringing the target it’s not your lack of skill.
Much respect for honest reviews outlaw…
I have to agreed that loading a wheel gun is so cool
Very cool to see, my local bass pro has an original python trade in for sale for around $2,000 been staring at it everytime I go in, but no way I'd spend that kind of money on a gun I can feel the trigger pull on, especially when it's used, but it sure is cool to see!
Bass pro does not lwt you handle them in store before purchase?
@@matthammond6948 you can handle them , but you can't pull the trigger. They keep those plastic trigger locks on every gun in the store.
I got a 2008: 44mag colt python and it's the only revolver I've kept all these years. I love how it makes all 9, 40, 45 all sound like lil baby bullets
Great video. I have a 1968 4 inch Python.
I would seriously consider reviewing the Colt King Cobra Target 4” 357! To me it felt smoother and more buttery than the python, especially in double action! Extremely accurate once you adjust to your distance.👍
If you get some chunk of change for another awesome revolver, check out the manurhin mr73 being imported by beretta now. Shoots amazingly accurate and soft.
Too bad they’re like the same price as a scar lol
The end was hilarious! Good job
Love my older Python, its such a perfect gun
I'm the original owner of a Colt Python Stainless 4" I bought in 92. During Covid I heard it was worth about $3000 and decided I would sell it if I could and get a new toy. So my local gun store offered me $1000 and told me it was almost as much as a new one. I told him the the new ones were junk. He didn't believe me in 2020 but AI bet he remembers me laughing at him.
It was nice to see you shooting so bad for a change(since you're consistently one of the best on TH-cam) but you quickly got used to the grip and showed your skills.
Brilliant Review of a Beautiful Revolver!!!
Gonna go shoot mine tomorrow. Great timing!
I have a 1967 4inch python. Really nice shooter.
Nothing more fun than shooting a good qulity revolver. Reload is fun either one by one speed strip or speedloader. Love the 3" KC and either a 4" Korth Mongoose or 4.25" Python will be next.
I have one of the old ones from 1980. It's by far the most accurate handgun I own. It's completely badass. So it's a yes from me, the best revolver ever.
Also, Andrew Lincoln was in a series called Strike Back and held guns quite a bit so he's not unfamiliar. But for sure the first time he handled a Python on the Walking Dead was a different experience.
Keep up the great videos!
🐍Great video, I love my 4.25” Colt Python.
I just left a retail firearms sales job after fiver years. We had to send back every one of these because they all got out of time as soon as they were shot. The two I owned did the same thing. I was never able to get either one of them repaired. I sold one to a friend with the understanding it was out of time . He claimed he could get it fixed. Two years later he was still trying to get it fixed. Local gunsmiths could not repair the gun. He sent it back to the factory twice. It worked for a few hundred rounds and then got out of time again. He finally sold it out of frustration. I will say the older ones have bluing to die for. That finish is unmatched by any other manufacturer
Have a Python 4.25 on layaway right now. Fell in love with it. Wanted one for a while but the older ones are way too expensive.
But I have to admit plans to carry it and use it for home defense. I dress like an old man in my houndstooth sport coats, so I can make it work.
Is that the 6 inch? What a beauty.
I am in absolute love with my 4" Python. Mine is from the early ish 90's. My wife even loves it
I’ve been using one a great deal for a variety of formal and informal shooting, specifically ICORE’s recently added Classic division. I’ve run the crap out of it with AA#2 and Xtreme’s 158 gr bullet. Mine won’t quit. The cylinder gap came at .002 and has remained there despite thousands of rounds. My rear sight has been great, but I can see adding a Wilson someday just because they look a bit like the old Eliason. Great review!
I am a S&W guy and collect them as shooters, and objects of Art in Steel. My experience with 2020 Pythons vs. 60's or70's models are different from yours. The 2020 Pythons have a MUCH better DA pull than do any of the older ones except perhaps the ones tuned by the best Python mechanics, and even then the 2020's are likely better; lighter, shorter and NO stacking at all from the factory. The 2020 Pythons also have a horrendous SA pull from the factory because a a California drop safety requirement. The SA sear actually has a ridge on it that must be overcome to release. My 2020 Python was tuned by Mike Heffron and has the best non stacking DA pull of any gun I have ever fired or owned and the SA pull is now the equal of a GOOD S&W, which as any Revolver guy knows is high praise indeed. The new Python is made of superbly tough and hard steel, the equivalent of Korth or Manuhrin. You can feel that surface hardness in the gun which sounds funny but experienced guys know what I mean. Colt redesigned the bolt stop to stay in lock up better, and is now essentially a S&W copy; a good idea. The new frame is beefier. The new rear sights are unforgivably bad on this new Python; throw them away and get a new Wilson Combat copy of the Eliason, because it is SUPERB. This is the only 357 I now enjoy shooting more than my tuned S&W M-28 Highway Patrolman. Sorry for the length but this is my best review of the 2020 Pythons best and worst points....Overall; it's a go.
The Python is beautiful, especially in the 4-inch!
When loading/unloading a revolver, gravity is your friend. Muzzle pointed down for loading, pointed up for unloading. I'm in WI let me know if you want me to stop by and help.